Eagles, Black Stars Set for Marrakech Showdown

Nigeria and Ghana are gearing up for an exciting international friendly match in Morocco today, with both teams focused on their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifying campaign matches in June.

The Super Eagles, having earned only two points from their first two matches, will face South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Uyo before heading to Benin Republic to play the Cheetahs in Matchday 3 and 4. Ghana’s Black Stars, with three points from a win against Madagascar and a loss to Comoros, will play Les Aigles of Mali in Bamako before hosting Central African Republic.

Nigeria is in Group C of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers alongside South Africa, Benin Republic, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Lesotho, while Ghana is in Group I with Mali, Madagascar, Central African Republic, Comoros Islands, and Chad.

Despite missing key players like Victor James Osimhen and Mohammed Kudus due to injuries, both teams are expected to put on a competitive show. Nigeria will rely on players like Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Sadiq Umar, while Ghana will look to players like Thomas Partey and Asamoah Gyan for inspiration.

The last friendly match between Nigeria and Ghana played in London in October 2011, ended in a 0-0 draw. Nigeria’s last official victory over Ghana was 18 years ago in an AFCON group phase encounter in Port Said, Egypt, with a well-taken free-kick by Taye Taiwo.

The match in Marrakech presents an opportunity for new heroes to emerge, with players like Cyriel Dessers and Nathan Tella looking to make an impact. Both teams will be eager to secure a win and build momentum for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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